instrument panel

noun

: a panel on which instruments are mounted
especially : dashboard sense 2

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The instrument panel cluster software can be updated by a dealer or over-the-air, free of charge. James Powel, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025 The automaker issued a separate recall on Wednesday for some Ford trucks over instrument panel display failures at startup, according to the NHTSA, stopping drivers from seeing critical information like speed and fuel level. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 The instrument panel cluster manages the digital display in a vehicle's dashboard, showing critical information like speed, fuel level and navigation. Reuters, Freep.com, 27 Aug. 2025 The cabin includes red leather on the seat cushions and the cabin and cargo floor, while a red fabric covers the seat uppers, armrests and instrument panel. Ali McCadden, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for instrument panel

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of instrument panel was in 1922

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“Instrument panel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instrument%20panel. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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